Hillsdale Rotary Club names Student of the Month

Eligible for scholarshipAs the Rotary Student of the Month, Hurd becomes eligible for recognition as the Hillsdale Rotary Club’s Student of the Year. The Student of the Year receives one of the...

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Eligible for scholarship

As the Rotary Student of the Month, Hurd becomes eligible for recognition as the Hillsdale Rotary Club’s Student of the Year. The Student of the Year receives one of the two Rotary college scholarships awarded annually to graduating seniors from the Hillsdale community.

HILLSDALE — Jonathan Hurd, son of Michael and Penny Hurd of Hillsdale, was recognized as the Hillsdale Rotary Club Student of the Month for November. Hurd is a senior at Hillsdale High School (HHS).

Hurd’s current classes include Computer Intern (an independent study course) and Advanced Art at HHS, and Multimedia & Marketing (through the Hillsdale County Intermediate School District).

Hurd is a member of BPA (Business Professionals of America), NHS (National Honor Society), and the HHS tennis team. He holds leadership positions as BPA President, Study Cup Marketing Director, and varsity tennis team captain.

Hurd is also a volunteer at the Sauk Theatre and a local food pantry.

Hurd has received numerous awards in 2012, including: Regional Champion for BPA Digital Media Production; Regional Fourth Place for BPA Graphic Design; State Finals 12th Place for BPA Digital Media Production; State Finals 14th Place for Graphic Design; and National Winner (Act Out Loud) T-Shirt Design Contest. He designed the Hillsdale County Tech logo and participated in the design of the Study Cup logo.

Mindy Boyd, Hurd’s technology teacher and BPA advisor, had the following comments to say about him: "Jon is extremely talented and hardworking. He always takes on leadership roles in our group. He helped us write a $13,000 grant to open a student-run business, The Study Cup, where he works and serves as the marketing manager. I am always encouraging Jon to enter contests. Last year, he entered a brand new contest at BPA’s regional competition called Digital Media and was awarded first place. His design for ‘Stay Alive — Don’t Text & Drive’ won a national contest."

Hurd’s future plans after high school include a college career where he will study art, design, and advertising.